Wickford Wrap by Carol Feller

Wickford Wrap

Knitting
February 2017
Aran (8 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in rev St st
US 8 - 5.0 mm
520 yards (475 m)
24" wide at wing divide, 15.25" tall from point to wing divide, and 28.5" long from wing divide to end of wing
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

For cool nights and clam bakes on the beach, bring along the Wickford Wrap to tame the bite of the ocean wind. This uniquely shaped wrap has cables that twist and turn, making a satisfying knitting puzzle.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 24” wide at wing divide, 15.25” tall from point to wing divide, and 28.5” long from wing divide to end of wing.

Yarn Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed: #122 beach, 5 balls (see Notes). Yarn distributed by Kingfisher Yarn & Fibre.

Needles Size 8 (5 mm): three 40” circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; cable needle; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 15 sts and 27 rows = 4” in rev St st; 20 sts of Double Diamond chart = 3” wide.

Notes This wrap is worked back and forth in rows from the point up. After the point is worked, the stitches are divided for the two wings.

The sample used almost all of five balls of yarn. Consider purchasing an extra ball as insurance.